Defensive midfielder-cum-stopper Benjamin Stambouli has signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year, €8m deal from EPL side Tottenham Hotspur and is looking forward to taking his career to the next level.

Montpellier boss Rolland Courbis has said there is 'something of Varane' about new central defender/defensive midfielder Ramy Bensebaini, who has joined La Paillade on loan - with an option to buy - from Algerian side Paradou AC.

In their meeting on June 18, 2015, the LFP's Administrative Council ratified the match calendar for Ligue 1's season 2015-16. The campaign will kick off on Friday, August 7, as champions Paris Saint-Germain travel to LOSC Lille.

Nehterlands right-back Grégory van der Wiel has expressed his desire to ignore interest from Manchester United and stay with Paris Saint-Germain despite the uncertainty surrounding the extension of his current contract.

Olympique de Marseille forward Florian Thauvin has insisted that he wants to put a tough season behind him and hit his straps with the southern giants - despite rumours linking him with a move to EPL side Newcastle United.